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The Role of Physiotherapy in Osteoarthritis

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Osteoarthritis is one of the most common ailments that plague the people who are more than 45 years of age. Usually the women are more prone to suffer from osteoarthritis after they go through the menopause. The osteoarthritis is a joint disorder in which the joints become inflamed because of degeneration of the cartilages. The cartilage is a kind of soft tissue that makes a soft cushion between the two bones of the joint and lubricates the bones so that they can slide over each other during the movement. When the cartilages wear out due to some reason or the other, the bones rub against each other since there is no lubrication. The friction that is caused due to the rubbing of the bones causes swelling and pain at the joints. The bones try to repair the damages caused and in the process create a new growth on the bone that is known as the osteophytes. This new growth can also cause a lot of discomfort and pain while also limiting the mobility. There are many signs that warn a...

Vitamin D Overdose How Much Is Too Much?

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If there is a need for you to take high doses of vitamin D, make sure to take adequate doses of calcium and magnesium, too. And please always consult your doctor about that. One of the main benefits of vitamin D is its key function in the absorption of calcium, which is a great preventive measure against osteoporosis. And besides this valuable function, it can also strengthen your immune system and reduce the risk of some types of cancer by 50%. One of the best ways to get the necessary doses of vitamin D is from the Sun. Our body is capable of determining when it has produced a good amount of vitamin D from the sun. When there is enough vitamin D produces the production stops and the ultraviolet light so you don't have to be afraid of vitamin D overdose from sunshine. People who suffer from vitamin D deficiency can have increased doses of vitamin D as a treatment. As we already know we can get vitamin D from the sun, food and vitamin supplements. Vitamin D supplements are most ...